A plan for Coloff Media to purchase eastern Iowa radio stations KMAQ/1320 and KMAQ-FM/95.1 (Maquoketa) has been filed with the FCC.
Category: Iowa
Weekly Log: “Tent Show Radio” Signs Off; KCCW For Sale?
Long-running weekend radio show “Tent Show Radio” has signed off. Meanwhile, reports indicate Paramount may be looking to sell a Minnesota TV license.
IPR Brings 24-Hour Alternative to FM in Des Moines
Iowa Public Radio has switched two broadcast signals to the 24-hour version of its Alternative service, which was previously only available online.
FCC Monitor: Wisconsin AM Tower Falls after Guy Wires Clipped
A Wisconsin AM station is transmitting at reduced power after one of its four towers collapsed during construction. Meanwhile, the end of a 14-year freeze on low-power TV channel changes resulted in several upgrade applications.
Weekly Log: Numerous Broadcast Arrivals, Departures
A jam-packed week of personality announcements includes new TV anchors, radio host changes, several departures, and three new managers.
FCC Monitor: Update on Silent North Dakota Radio Stations
The owner of two North Dakota radio stations that recently went silent says they are “analyzing conditions” as they decide what to do next.
Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis Anchor Departing
Longtime morning anchor Alix Kendall is departing KMSP. Elsewhere, a Quad Cities TV GM is adding duties in Des Moines and a Green Bay manager is moving to Milwaukee.
FCC Monitor: Iowa LPFM Shuts Down; Neb. AM at Reduced Power
The FCC has canceled the license of a rural Iowa low-power FM station that ended operations a few weeks ago. Elsewhere, a Nebraska AM station is at reduced power.
iHeart Launches Iowa Sports Network, Flips Cedar Rapids Station
iHeartMedia has launched a statewide Sports radio network in Iowa and changed a station’s format in Cedar Rapids to carry the new service.
Weekly Log: Paul Douglas Retires from Radio
Longtime Twin Cities broadcaster Paul Douglas has retired from daily radio work. Elsewhere, a Milwaukee anchor and a Rochester meteorologist have departed.